Flores

The song 'Flores' by the Brazilian rock band Titãs is a poignant exploration of artificiality and the human condition. The lyrics present a narrative of someone who is reflecting on their own pain and the ephemeral nature of life, as symbolized by the flowers. The repetition of looking in the mirror until exhaustion suggests a search for self-understanding or self-acceptance, which is contrasted by the act of crying over the destruction of flowers, a metaphor for beauty and life that has been carelessly ruined.

The imagery of flowers covering the roof and lying beneath the pillow indicates an omnipresence of beauty or perhaps the haunting presence of something that has been lost. The mention of 'flores de plástico' or plastic flowers, which do not die, serves as a metaphor for artificiality and the superficial aspects of life that remain unchanged, unlike the natural flowers that wither away. This could be interpreted as a commentary on how artificial elements of society endure while the authentic and natural aspects are fleeting.

The song also touches on themes of pain and healing, with the lyrics suggesting that pain will eventually heal the wounds and that the infusion (soro) tastes like tears, further emphasizing the connection between suffering and the process of recovery. The juxtaposition of the scent of flowers with the smell of death could imply that there is beauty even in the darkest moments, or it could be a stark reminder of mortality.